Enthusiastic Nigerian football fans are calling for the Nigeria Football Federation to appoint Austin Eguavoen as the permanent coach of the Super Eagles following the team’s successful qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco with a game in hand. The Eagles secured their place after a 1-1 draw against Benin Republic, accumulating an insurmountable 11 points in Group D.
Despite criticism of the team’s performance in the match, supporters believe Eguavoen has earned the right to lead the team permanently. Fans took to social media to express their opinions, with many advocating for the removal of the ‘interim’ tag from Eguavoen’s title.
Eguavoen’s unbeaten record in the qualifiers has garnered praise and support from fans and sports journalists alike, with many highlighting his understanding of the Super Eagles job. As the team prepares to face Rwanda in their final group game, the focus remains on Eguavoen’s leadership and the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.